- Friedrich Merz was re-elected as the chairman of Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on Friday, securing 91.17 percent of delegate votes at a party congress in Stuttgart.
- This re-election marks his first since becoming Federal Chancellor last June, as reported by Nhan Dan.
- The strong mandate, with over 91% of votes, reinforces Merz's leadership within the CDU.
- According to Xinhua, the event took place on Friday, February 21, 2026, at a party congress held in Stuttgart.
- Merz's re-election for a two-year term was achieved with 878 delegates voting in his favor, as detailed by blue News.
Merz Re-elected CDU Chairman
Friedrich Merz was overwhelmingly re-elected as chairman of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on Friday, securing a commanding 91.17 percent of delegate votes. This strong mandate, his first re-election since becoming Federal Chancellor last June, solidifies his leadership within the party for another two-year term.
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